Paper machine felts of a copolymer of 1,4-dimethylocyclohexane, terephthalic acid, and isophthalic acid

ABSTRACT

This invention relates to a method of manufacturing an article of paper machine clothing suitable for use in the forming, pressing or drying section of a papermaking machine, the method comprising producing fibres having a melting point greater than 260 DEG C from a polyester material having a hindered carboxyl group, and forming the fibres into a fibre structure. The paper machine clothing in accordance with the invention may be used in all sections of the paper making machine and is characterised by much improved hydrolysis resistance.



